Ralph Blizard Museum

PRESENTLY OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

The exhibits inside this historic house are dedicated to the legendary East TN fiddle player, Ralph Blizard.  Ralph, known as "the da Vinci of the fiddle," was a recipient of the prestigious NEA National Heritage Award. He was also honored numerous times by the Tennessee Arts Commission and was a commissioner on the TN Arts Commission board.

The museum also houses the Traditional Appalachian Music Heritage Association (TAMHA) which promotes and supports practitioners of the music.